TEST 1

Q2 short questions
1. Predict the shape of NH3 and H2O
2. Explain the structure of F2 on the basis of MOT
3. Define bond length. What are different methods to measure bond length
4. Following compounds belong to which type of solid
a) Dry ice b)silver c)NaCl d)graphite e)CaCl2 f) water(ice)
5. A double bond is stronger than a single bond and a triple bond is weaker than a
double bond. Why
6. Arrange the following species inorder of increasing stability
Li2 Li2+ Li2_
7. Why Helium molecule is called hypothetical?
 Q3 LONG QUESTIONS
1. Explain the formation of ethyne molecule on the basis of hybridization
2. A) draw energy diagram for nitrogen molecules
B) Give reason why the σ2px energy is greater than π2py
3. How does MOT explain the paramagnetic character of O2, O22+ , O2-2?